The 5 Best Cocktail Bars & Pubs in Edinburgh

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The 5 Best Cocktail Bars & Pubs in Edinburgh

Our travel editors hand-pick, rank, and curate the most spectacular cocktail bars & pubs in Edinburgh.

โ€œDiscover our local editors' hand-picked checklist of the absolute finest cocktail bars & pubs in Edinburgh.โ€
The Burrow
#1
4.9 Score
19 Blackfriars St, Edinburgh EH1 1NB, UK
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The Burrow

A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional cocktail bars & pubs experiences in Edinburgh.

Why Our Editors Love It

โ€œRanked #1 locally with a spectacular 4.9/5 rating on Google Maps (48 reviews).โ€

The Last Word
#2
4.8 Score
44 St Stephen St, Edinburgh EH3 5AL, UK
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The Last Word

Cosy, low-lit bar dotted with vintage items, serving spirits, single malt whiskies and cocktails.

Why Our Editors Love It

โ€œRanked #2 locally with a spectacular 4.8/5 rating on Google Maps (436 reviews).โ€

Never Really Here
#3
4.6 Score
89 Rose St N Ln, Edinburgh EH2 3DX, UK
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Never Really Here

Cozy tavern with a speakeasy vibe, offering classic & creative cocktails in old-fashioned glasses.

Why Our Editors Love It

โ€œRanked #3 locally with a spectacular 4.6/5 rating on Google Maps (498 reviews).โ€

The Cocktail Geeks
#4
4.8 Score
Arch 14, 27 E Market St, Edinburgh EH8 8FS, UK
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The Cocktail Geeks

Funky bar known for inventive cocktails & experiences with unique pop-culture themes.

Why Our Editors Love It

โ€œRanked #4 locally with a spectacular 4.8/5 rating on Google Maps (2156 reviews).โ€

Hey Palu
#5
4.9 Score
49 Bread St, Edinburgh EH3 9AH, UK
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Hey Palu

Mellow venue specialising in cocktails made with Italian liqueurs, plus beer, wine & digestifs.

Why Our Editors Love It

โ€œRanked #5 locally with a spectacular 4.9/5 rating on Google Maps (1025 reviews).โ€